Associate Process Improvement Engineer

About the position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? Are you passionate about driving operational excellence in manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your leadership and problem-solving skills make a difference? Join our team as an Associate Process Improvement Engineer, where you’ll lead transformational improvements and ensure smooth production operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Value Stream Business Leaders by leading operational and improvement activities for assigned production areas.
• Oversee daily production start-up, ensuring lines are operational and appropriately staffed.
• Monitor performance metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale, aligning them with department goals.
• Facilitate the escalation process for production downtime and abnormalities.
• Uphold Lean manufacturing practices and ensure 5S standards are consistently met.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving within production areas.
• Lead kaizen events and implement effective countermeasures to improve processes.
• Utilize Yamazumi charts for production rebalancing and drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvements.
• Provide active leadership and work direction for production teams, ensuring fair and consistent administration of policies.
• Oversee staffing and employee timecards while ensuring accurate payroll and overtime compliance.
• Lead disciplinary investigations in partnership with HR and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure production lines consistently deliver defect-free products that meet specifications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and implement scrap prevention measures.
• Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety protocols and promptly addressing accidents or near misses.
• Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions to enhance workplace safety.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree required, ideally in engineering, supply chain management, or business.
• Leadership experience and/or technical acumen within the supply chain (ie: manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, fulfillment, or related functional area).
• The position supports 24/7 manufacturing facilities. Occasional off-shift, on-call, and weekend work may be required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous GE Appliances Co-Op or Internship experience, highly preferred.